Loyd Ackerman gave report on Summer Seminar:
August 25th, Decherd Nazarene Church.Ronnie Young presenter: How to
construct an English Bracket Clock. Fee of $30.00 will include lunch and
Ronnie's expenses.

Richard Gulley brought 2 CNC signs he made of
cherry. One was a heart for a family in memory of their relative and one of
a cross for church memorial wall. He also had a spoon of dogwood made on
band saw and carved. He showed a joiner jig which could be purchased for
around $40.00 and one he made for a lot less.

Jim Aronld displayed a
thread caddy made of cherry, finish wipe on poly. He said made one for his
wife's Christmas present. She asked him to make more for her quilting
partners.

John Hartin talked about grandfather who owned a farm and
became the community woodworker. He made cabinets and other items. John
showed tool his grandfather made and explained how he had to make his tools
including planes, squares, and chisels. He told of finding a Hames (device
used with horses to pull load) made by hand.

PROGRAM: Loyd Ackerman –
How and why sketch up was needed for Blue Monarch Project

Loyd stated
he uses free version of Sketch Up. Doesn't see need for pro version which
cost $695.00.He went through steps:Project Concept – Make in members
shops, put together at Decherd Church, DisassembleDesign and
Construction Plan – Sketched and showed to client, made changes, obtained
approval of client. Briefed team members and provided details for modular
build.Assembled, tore down, assembled at client's location.Loyd
showed pictures of shop work, making changes. Told of stair design and use
of template.He also had a video of teamwork. He showed pics other
projects.Sketch Up is good for general wood projects.Some thoughts
from Loyd: You don't always need thorough plans, sketch what you need, use
it like a piece of paper.